1993 Acura Integra Introduced

The Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
announces the introduction of the 1993 model year 3-door and 4-door Integra
sports
sedans. The line is enhanced by the 3-door, leather-trimmed Integra LS Special
and
the potent Integra GS-R. The GS-R features a performance-oriented, 1.7-liter,
160-hp engine equipped with the Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
(VTEC) system pioneered in the NSX.

The standard 1993 Acura Integra engine boasts an all-aluminum, dual overhead
camshaft, 4-valve-per-cylinder design. It produces 140 hp at 6300 rpm and 126
lbs-ft of torque at 5000 rpm from its 1.8-liter displacement. Fuel delivery
is by way of a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system. An advanced, electronic
engine control computer monitors seven vital engine functions and meters the
precise amount of fuel needed for the given operating conditions. The computer
constantly adjusts the air/fuel ratio in response to changing ambient conditions
such as temperature or elevation.

The Integra is available with a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed
automatic transmission. The 5-speed incorporates a number of features that enhance
shift quality and shift feel. The GS-R features a close ratio 5-speed manual
transmission for enhanced performance.

The optional, dual-mode, 4-speed automatic transmission features an advanced
design that allows the driver to select the Sport Mode for more responsive
performance, or the normal Drive Mode for greater efficiency.

The fully independent, double-wishbone suspension offers a balanced blend of
comfort and performance. The front suspension is an upper and lower control
arm
design with coil springs. An anti-dive geometry enhances stability under braking.
The rear suspension is also an upper and lower control arm design with coil
springs,
and features a trailing arm for positive fore/aft location. The rear geometry
is
designed to help keep the tire perpendicular to the road under dynamic conditions
to help improve cornering power.

Steering is by means of a speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
steering system. Sensors monitor road speed and automatically modulate the amount
of power assist.

All Integra models feature a powerful four-wheel disc brake system. The system
uses 10.3-inch internally ventilated discs at the front and 9.4-inch solid discs
at the rear. Additionally, GS and GS-R models are equipped with a Honda R&D-designed
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

Like all 1993 Acura automobiles, the Integra is covered by a new 4-year/50,000-mile
limited warranty. The Integra 3- and 4-door with manual transmission achieves
25 mpg/city and 31 mpg/highway, while the automatic transmission registers an
equally impressive 23 mpg/city and 29 mpg/highway. Prices range from $12,930
for the Integra 3-door RS with manual transmission to $18,795 for the Integra
4-door GS with automatic transmission and leather-trimmed interior.

The Acura Division offers a range of performance luxury automobiles that includes
the NSX, the Legend Sedan and Coupe, the Vigor, and the Integra 3- and 4-door
sports sedans.